Hello and Happy Earth Day! I don’t usually post on Mondays but today is special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Earth Day, take a look at my post this morning on Wise & Shine. It has five simple ways you can reconnect with nature on Earth Day or any day. 5 Ways to […]
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 – Planet vs. Plastics
Earth Day is coming up on April 22. The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. Read on to learn why plastics are a threat to the health of the planet, and to your personal health. Plus, find out what you can do today, and every day, to cut back your dependence on single-use plastic.
Throwback Thursday – Effects of climate change on health and finances
In honour of Earth Day coming up later this month, today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 discusses the effects of climate change on our health and finances. This was the first post in the Climate Change Collective series which has been going strong for almost two years now.
How climate change in the Arctic affects all of us
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. This month, I have the pleasure of writing the lead post. It’s about the Arctic—a part of the planet most people don’t give much thought to. Read on to learn how climate change in the Arctic affects us all.
Throwback Thursday – How to resist the Diderot Effect
If you’ve ever been in a situation where buying something has set off a chain reaction of other purchases, you’ve experienced the Diderot Effect. Today’s Throwback Thursday post from 2022 has tips on how to simplify life and resist the Diderot Effect.
The powerful environmental impact of small changes
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal. In the most recent post in the series, Molly from Transatlantic Notes discusses why climate action doesn’t need to be perfect. This aligns perfectly with my philosophy around the environmental impact of small changes.
The environmental impact of online shopping
Do you shop online, or do you prefer old-fashioned brick-and-mortar stores? After hearing that online shopping is better for the environment than in-person purchases, I decided to do some research into the environmental impact of online shopping. What I learned might surprise you.
Sustainable concert tours are possible! Who’s doing it?
If you’re a regular reader, you know I’m a music lover. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile my love of live music with my desire to be sustainable. A recent concert experience prompted me to research sustainable concert tours, and I learned there are artists and tour companies who are doing this successfully.
It’s cold outside – The difference between weather and climate
The Climate Change Collective is an initiative where the blogging community unites behind a common goal—spreading awareness of environmental issues. This month, I have the pleasure of writing the lead post. It’s about a distinction many people don’t make when the temperature turns cold in winter—the difference between weather and climate.
Tiny forests – Guest post for Happy Eco News
Tiny forests, also known as microforests, are taking root in communities all over the world. Today, I’m delighted to share a guest post I wrote on this topic for Happy Eco News.